pages: CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf, 17
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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 17 | proposed by the RRAC; stated the ordinance does not allow increases under 5% to be appealed to incentivize landlords to keep increases under 5%. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees Council intended to create the incentive and would like to keep the ordinance as is. Councilmember Matarrese and Ezzy Ashcraft concurred. The Community Development Director noted none of the RRAC decisions have been appealed; outlined the provision making the Program Administrator responsible for notifying tenants about the dispute process being initiated, instead of the landlord. The Council agreed with the provision. The Community Development Director stated the Council already expressed support for the next provision placing the burden of proof on the landlord. The Council concurred. The Community Development Director outlined the provision allowing the Hearing Officer to proceed if only one party is present. Mayor Spencer stated the provision only applies if there is not a good reason why the party cannot be present, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the hearing would be rescheduled if there is a good reason. The Council agreed with the provision. The Community Development Director outlined the provision changing definitions to align with State law. The Council agreed with the provision. The Community Development Director outlined the provision requiring overcharges to be repaid within ten days if the Program Administrator determines the landlord is overcharging a new tenant. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there have been occurrences of landlords doing so, to which the HAHCD Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired how the City learns about the issue occurring, to which the HAHCD Director responded staff checks in with new tenants. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether staff is proactive in each case, to which the HAHCD Director responded in the affirmative. Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 17 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |